Move to a new state with a mover you can trust.
Clear, independent guides on checking a mover's license, reading an estimate, and avoiding the most common moving scams, so you can compare movers with confidence.
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Start with the essentials
An interstate move is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). These guides explain what the rules mean for you, in plain language.
How to check a mover's license
Look up a mover's USDOT number, confirm it is authorized for household goods, and review its complaint history in minutes.
Read the guide →Red flags of a moving scam
The warning signs federal regulators list, from quotes given without seeing your home to large cash deposits.
Read the guide →Binding vs. non-binding estimates
What you can be charged on delivery day, and why the default liability coverage may matter more than you think.
Read the guide →What a move out of state costs
The factors that drive the price of a long-distance move, and how to get estimates you can actually compare.
Read the guide →Popular routes
Planning notes for some of the most common long-distance moves, including distances and what to ask movers on each route.
Moving from New York to Texas
About 1,550 to 1,750 miles by road to Dallas, Houston, or Austin.
Moving from New York to North Carolina
About 500 to 650 miles by road to Raleigh or Charlotte.
Moving from Illinois to Arizona
About 1,750 to 1,800 miles by road from Chicago to Phoenix or Tucson.
Moving from California to Texas
About 1,350 to 1,550 miles by road from Los Angeles to Texas's largest cities.
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